Obits

Obituary: Lois Irene Haus, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater

July 7, 2025

Lois Irene (Pratt) Haus, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born March 12, 1927, in Scottville, Lois was the daughter of the late Ward and Hazel (Davis) Pratt. She graduated from Scottville High School, class of 1945, then went on to Central Michigan University where she received her master’s…

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Obituary: John Christian Herremans, 90, of Walkerville

July 5, 2025

John Christian Herremans, 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, with much love and support from his family. John was proceeded in death by his parents, Peter and Rosa (VanAgtmael) Herremans; and beloved son Patrick (Pat) Neil Herremans. John will be deeply missed by his devoted wife…

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Obituary: Monica May Baranski, 87, of Shelby

July 5, 2025

Monica May Baranski, 87, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born May 4, 1938, in Detroit, the daughter of Stanley and Elizabeth (Ziobron) Wierzbicki. Following high school, Monica worked as a comptroller for the railroad. She had various hobbies, including sewing and jigsaw puzzles, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Monica…

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Obituary: Elsa F. Creed, 75, of Hart

June 30, 2025

Elsa F. Creed, laid down her sword for the final time on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in her fierce fight against cancer.  She did not lose the battle, but simply grew too weary to carry on. Elsa Flores made her debut on July 5, 1949, in Alice, Texas, to Catalina and Ernesto.  She was the third child in a family…

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Obituary: Frank C. Powers Jr., 96, of Hart

June 25, 2025

Frank C. Powers Jr., a lifelong resident of Oceana County, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born July 7, 1928, in Hart, the son of Frank Sr. and Thelma (Lentz) Powers. Frank retired from the Oceana County Road Commission after 42 years of service. He and his wife, June, were well known vendors at the Muskegon Farmers’ Market…

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